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John Larson: “10,000 baby boomers a day become eligible [for Social…”

Featuring: John Larson, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 1st Congressional District

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Representative John Larson Discusses Trump's Tariffs and Social Security Reforms on Washington Journal

Published | Video Starts at 10:18

… be an across the board increase with regard to Social Security because it hasn't taken place since 1971. And there's 73 million Americans that are currently receiving Social Security and 10,000 baby boomers a day become eligible [for Social Security]. They also should be eligible for tax cut. Since 1983, people have been double taxed when they find themselves working after their retirement. (10:18–10:30)

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